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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1964
Page
8
A birthday party was held Monday at the Reierson home attended by Mrs Noi and others to celebrate the occasion. The readable fragments indicate a small social gathering at a private residence with familiar guests.
The Gietmont Country Cousins 4 H Club met Saturday afternoon in May. Twenty members and guests attended. Roll call was answered by 18. Exchange was discussed and it was decided to give 1.06. They are going to take part in a softball tournament on July fifth.
An entertainment gathering near Collins ended with the death of five attendees, including Mr. Loftus and Mrs. Danny. Mrs. Richard Neumann hosted a Saturday afternoon event with Mrs. Burdette as guest. Nearby Millard Olson residence had visitors Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bigler, Mr. and Mrs. Vebjorn Lerisgard, and Mr. and Mrs. William Wede who dined with Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Sebastian and Michele on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Guyer are building a new two bedroom home with an attached garage near the Clermont Sorghum Mill. Mr Guyer works as assistant cashier at Farmers Savings Bank and Mrs Guyer is employed in Postville.
Sacred Heart Circle met at F Wolf Home with nine members present. Mrs Arthur Matt Jr read the scripture on tithes from Leviticus 27. Mrs Albert Matt, president, led the discussion on tithing. Next meeting at Mrs Jack McNeil’s home.
Mrs. M. H. Moore and Mrs. YMC. Larson hosted a Friday brunch at the Moore home for Marion Christen, bride-elect of Frieden, with guests including Mrs. John Christen and Mrs. Merlin Cook. Attending were Arlene Schwein, Marlene Durscher, and Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen, who presented a gift.
The regular meeting of the Legion of Sheehan-Oison Post No. 375 will be held Monday, May 11, at the Legion. A good attendance is requested as plans for Memorial Day will be made. Also notes a birthday party honoring Kenneth Mori at their home with many relatives visiting.
Church members from Romsopal churches in Decorah and Cresco gathered at Clermont church for Communion and Rogation Sunday observances. After services, the Laird Cline home hosted a Blessing the Land and Soil ceremony, followed by a picnic.
Parish schedule lists multiple masses and liturgies at Saint Peter's Church. Events include Sung Masses for Agnes Kneeland, Mary Burke, Rose and Anthony Langenhorst, and the Kneeland family, with confessions, CCD and junior choir activities. Also notes sessions for parish members, the High School CCD group, and a memorial for Dora Boyle.
A church worship service is listed for 8:45 am on Thursday May 7 at the Methodist Church in Elgin led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins. Methodist Men meet at 8 pm. Social visits include Mrs Einar Barness of Decorah dining with Mr and Mrs Ted Loftsgard. A hospitalized patient is Mrs Richard Griebenow after surgery at Palmer Memorial Hospital. Local birthday celebrations and visits occur at the Eugene Ellis home and nearby households.
More than 40 members of the Catholic Daughters of America gathered at Holy Name hall West Union after the 9 30 am mass and cappella communion at Holy Name Church The event featured a North High clarinet quartet and St Lucia High mixed chorus singing religious songs with decorations in gold purple and white Favors included miniature statues prayer cards and dolls of the Blessed Virgin Mary Committee members led by Mrs Frances Broghammer and others attended from Elgin including Mrs Walter Kohls and Mrs Joseph Leehy.
The regular meeting of Shee han Olson Unit No 375 Auxiliary will be held Tuesday evening May 12 at 8 pm in the Legion hall. The program covers The Poppy Story by Mrs Louis Olson and National News review by Mrs Millard Bear. Discussion on swimming, Memorial Day plans, Poppy Drive, nominating committee. Lunch served.
Winners listed for free Gold Bond Stamps include Mrs. Leo Woods Mrs. Gussie Miller Mrs. Millard Bear Mrs. Rowland Hackmann and Oscar Thompson. Visitors and guests throughout the week relate to Laverne and Oliver Larson families, several Olson relatives, and local residents sharing meals and afternoon calls.
The Valley track team placed fifth of five teams at West Union on Friday May 1, scoring 14 points. Lyle Anderson earned points, Gary Kittelson 0.3, Louis Christen 2, Harold Amundson 1, with other members also participating. North and West Central finished ahead.
Circle Ruth hosted an April birthday party at Good Samaritan Home in West Union on April 26. A program featured Kathy and Lori Meier tap dancing, Patty Mitte on accordion, Roberta Paulson and Junanne Bakewell singing, and Mrs Sophie Vasby giving a reading. Pastor Peterson led devotions and decorations included a large birthday cake with candles and May baskets for patients.
Mrs. Gordon Hoopman entertained the Bridge Birthday Club at her home Thursday evening at 8:30 for a salad luncheon honoring Mrs. M. H. Moore on her birthday. The evening featured bridge with Mrs. Lorranne Shee first high and Mrs. Bess Blake second high.
Names drawn for Saturday prizes include Lyles for 40 bucks, Lawrence Fritz for 1, Mrs Lucian Appelman for 10, and Glen Nygaard for 100. Only Mrs Nygaard claimed her prize. Next week’s draw offers 70 for No 1 and 10 for Nos 2 3 and 4. Millard E Olson thanks supporters after hospital stay.
The Ladies Aid Society gathered Wednesday afternoon at Andine Vasby's home with Mrs. Ruth Starkey assisting. Fourteen members and four guests attended. meeting led by Mrs. Bess Blake, president.Lunch followed as reports and readings occupied the program including articles about trees and parenting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Oakland and Marvin Oakland from Cedar Rapids and West Union visitors.
A twelve hour Civil Defense adult education course for Clermont residents is planned. Sessions run May 13 and May 20 at 7:30 p.m. May 27 and May 29 plus June 3 and June 5 with graduation on the final date. Instructor James A. Cook. Free course with certificate on completion. Contact Mrs Henry Follett or Mrs Louis Olson for details.
Public notice lists new address for Pvt Roger D Berg U S 55798428 Co A 3d Bn 2nd Training Reg Fort Leonard Wood Missouri 65475. Community members Mrs Enoch Mark Mrs Harry Helgerson and Mr and Mrs Enoch Nelson joined Lana’s birthday visit. Also advertised special White dresses for confirmation priced 9.95 to 12.05 now 5.00 at Klingmans Clothes Shop.
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